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Sutton Mere Green

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About

Sutton Mere Green is a residential ward located in the southern part of the Sutton Coldfield constituency. The area is characterised by suburban housing, including a mix of inter-war semis and later developments, centred around the local shopping parade on Mere Green Road. It is bordered by Four Oaks to the north and the expansive Sutton Park to the west, providing direct access to its woodland and heathland.

The ward is anchored by the Mere Green Oval, a distinctive circular green space and roundabout that gives the area its name and focal point. Local amenities are focused here, with independent shops, cafes, and services. The area is primarily residential, with several schools and the Mere Green Community Centre serving the local population. Its proximity to Sutton Park is a key feature for recreation.

Area overview

On average Sutton Mere Green has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Mere Green is £65,584 per year. There are 3 schools in Sutton Mere Green: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton Mere Green is home to around 10,145 people, with a population density of about 2,001.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Mere Green Population
10,145
Population density
2,001.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.63(-16%)
Vehicle crime
13.5(+107%)
Shoplifting
12.91(+48%)
Burglary
6.51(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,922
78.1%
Indian
643
6.34%
Pakistani
179
1.76%
Other
179
1.76%
Other White
175
1.73%
Total population: 10,143

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,507
43.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,230
15.09%
No qualifications
1,110
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,089
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 8,150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,864
43.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,485
34.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
435
10.24%
Social rents from council
230
5.42%
Other social rented
177
4.17%
Total households: 4,247

Property prices in Sutton Mere Green

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £580K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Sutton Mere Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,115,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Mere Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£580,000£406
Semi-Detached42£395,000£382
Terraced10£372,500£400
Flats29£181,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Mere Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Mere Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£407,500£145,500£259,950£250,000
2017£412,500£155,000£288,500£219,950
2018£497,500£162,000£327,500£243,000
2019£492,250£175,000£320,500£283,625
2020£531,000£162,500£358,750£280,750
2021£530,000£174,000£355,000£275,000
2022£585,000£170,500£391,000£265,000
2023£599,000£172,500£396,500£310,000
2024£527,500£167,000£410,000£300,000
2025£600,000£170,000£403,500£310,250
2026£540,000£181,000£390,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Mere Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Mere Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£220£259£274
2017£304£245£296£236
2018£330£242£321£272
2019£337£280£319£326
2020£343£267£335£289
2021£369£255£349£323
2022£412£273£393£298
2023£429£275£377£422
2024£414£266£390£345
2025£406£242£368£389
2026£409£270£397£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Mere Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Mere Green in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sutton Mere Green ward.

Local councillors

Meirion Jenkins

Sutton Mere Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative